Retreats: Your creative refuge in Monsaraz

Monte do Laranjal provides an ideal, tranquil environment for all inspirational and creative work. Our rooms are now available for retreats throughout the year on very special conditions to make your stay viable in the unique area of Monsaraz. Take advantage of an exclusive and privileged setting to free your creative side!

Rooms and Rates

We offer two types of room – double room and suite – and the retreats start at only 465 Euros per week. See table below for our different offers. If you wish to customise your retreat for a different length of time, please contact us. If you are a member of an artistic society or institution, such as writing and painting societies, university departments of Arts, literary clubs, etc, please contact us to see if you are eligible for special rates.

Food and Meals

We can serve breakfast in the comfort of your room or you can enjoy it outside against the backdrop of Monsaraz castle. Your room is equipped with a small refrigerator, an electric kettle and a microwave to help you with simple meals. There are many local restaurants in Monsaraz and villages nearby, which are quite affordable, and we will be happy to advise you.

If you also like outdoor activities, there are many in the area that you can enjoy. Please click here for more information.

Transport

We strongly encourage that you arrange for private means of transport during your stay as this will allow you to make the most of the region for sightseeing, shopping for meals, etc. Rent-a-cars are available at main airports, and also in Évora (49km) and Badajoz (90km). Monsaraz is 2km away, and we are 16km from Reguengos de Monsaraz where the closest shops and services are located. Public transport is available from the nearby village of Telheiro (3km).